48. Chemical Imbalance Revisited
On July 20, 2022 a review was published in the journal of Molecular Psychiatry. This review compiled 30 years of research into serotonin and depression in full showing little evidence of any abnormality of serotonin in people with depression.
On July 20, 2022 a review was published in the journal of Molecular Psychiatry. This review compiled 30 years of research into serotonin and depression in full showing little evidence of any abnormality of serotonin in people with depression.
The Chemical Imbalance theory of depression has been widely publicized by Doctors and the Media for decades. This serotonin theory of depression has influenced millions to take or continue antidepressant medication.
IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT STOP YOUR ANTIDEPRESSANTS SUDDENLY OR TOO FAST.
Today we discuss this review and its implications.
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Dr. Roger McFillin
Dr. Roger McFillin is a Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. He is the founder of the Conscious Clinician Collective and Executive Director at the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health.
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